US Bridges

Bu 60 E over Dexter CR

Fair

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 53 T 25 N R 10 E · Structure no. 5646

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,842
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 60 E over Dexter CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Bu 60 E over Dexter CR in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 93 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,842 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,031 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBu 60 E
CrossesDexter CR
LocationS 53 T 25 N R 10 E
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates36.79893, -89.95128
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,842 (2024)
Projected traffic15,031 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bu 60 E over Dexter CR built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Bu 60 E over Dexter CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Bu 60 E over Dexter CR carry?

About 8,842 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Bu 60 E over Dexter CR?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 60 E over Dexter CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.